"Bradshaw has proved in play after play that he has a confident vision of the theater that is his own. The politically incorrect plots jump merrily from one outrage to another, never pausing to explai
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating origami models of six different vehicles and gives facts about each one, its parts, what it is made of, how fast it goes, and how many people it can car
Acclaimed comics-world talent Lark Pien offers a companion book to Long Tail Kitty with five new adventures featuring the eponymous feline and his whimsical gang of animal pals. Inter-friendship rival
The history of financial markets is full of moments in which asset prices inflate far beyond their intrinsic value. These events are commonly called bubbles, and in this book, Jose A. Scheinkman and o
1000 Inventions & Discoveries explores the brilliant ideas and innovations that have shaped our world. Whether you're a budding inventor yourself or love gizmos and gadgets this amazing guide is packe
In the halls of Congress, on the streets, in the media, the war on fast food is on. Tofu may be topical, but bacon is eternal.Bacon and Egg Man, Ken Wheaton’s second novel, is a sly send-up of a polit
After describing the awesome power of tsunami and their past occurrences, this book turns to the history of explaining phenomena by means of mathematical equations. The book then describes other wave
Rory might be ready to star in her own fairy tale, but there’s more danger than happily-ever-after in this third book in a series that Kirkus Reviews calls a “fast-paced combination of middle school r
Bella is an indoor cat who lives inside a lighthouse and who has always imagined exploring the high seas. One day, Bella hops onto a sailboat and drifts away. . . . In this whimsical picture book, aut
The second book by prize-winning Japanese novelist Fuminori Nakamura to be available in English translation, a follow-up to 2012's critically acclaimed The Thief-another fantastically creepy, electric
The most significant philosopher of Being, Martin Heidegger has nevertheless largely been ignored within communications studies. This book sets the record straight by demonstrating the profound implic
Learn how to live full-figured and fabulous with Trisha Paytas’s uplifting new book, Curvy and Loving It. With her signature straightforward style, Paytas inspires young girls, preteens, and teenagers
Reading and making notes at university is different from studying at school and college. Common questions students have include:- what exactly do my tutors expect from me? - how do I decide what to read from a long reading list?- how can I make sure my notes will really help me produce excellent work?This practical pocket guide takes you through all stages of reading and note making, from different reading purposes to making the most effective use of your notes. Features include:- real university marking criteria, assignments, reading lists and texts - examples of common pitfalls to avoid when using notes in an assignment- new to this edition – an expanded 'Making Notes' section with even more text extracts and examples
One night, when Kupe is helping his father fish from their canoe, he sees little bubbles coming from the bottom of the ocean. He collects some to take home, and his mother suggests he visit the Atitia
What can ten little frogs do on those long and cold autumn and winter days?Actually.. they are having great and exciting adventures!If school is a bit boring... well, come Halloween night everything t
The first in a series of concertina fold-out books, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles features one hundred iconic boats, bikes, and other examples of creative excellence. This is a comparative history o
A picture book that perfectly conjures 1920s New York for fans of baseball and Babe Ruth. This is baseball's The Hockey Sweater (by Roch Carrier) for the US market. George Henry Alexander is a hu
Originally published in 1938, this volume contains the text of the Rede Lecture for that year, delivered by Sir Patrick Laidlaw. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in virology and the history of medicine.
George likes digging. He finds some gems, a sword, a pirate's leg and, to top off the hoard, a dinosaur egg! When he cleans his treasure he finds that the gems are just stones, dirt and dust. The swor
"Between A and Z"is a collection of poems that begins in Tehran, Iran, and ends in San Antonio, Texas, with plenty of stops along the way to observe people, places and nature, and to gather stories. S
While panhandling outside a coffee shop, Johnny, a Cree woman, is shocked to recognize a face from her childhood, which was spent in a Native American boarding school. Desperate to hear him acknowledg
"The author provides accounts of people who described seeing heaven and the New Jerusalem after having visions or being raised from the dead, and he explains how God's miraculous power and the ministr
New and Selected Poems includes more than fifty poems from Marjory Wentworth's previous three collections, Noticing Eden, Despite Gravity, and The Endless Repetition of an Ordinary Miracle, plus twent
This practical notebook and organiser is an invaluable travelling companion for globe-trotters and holidaymakers alike. From working out budgets and itineraries to planning packing, to lists of places
Young readers will enjoy this heartwarming story following Sarah's journey with a small family to become the mother-figure they desperately need. Sarah, Plain and Tall: An Instructional Guide for Lite
